Supreme Court of India · 2011-02-02
Mona Panwar vs High Court Of Judicat.At Allahabd.& Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Mona Panwar
- Respondent
- High Court Of Judicat.At Allahabd.& Ors
- Author
- J.M. Panchal
- Bench
- H.L. Gokhale, J.M. Panchal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the expungement of remarks made by a High Court judge regarding the appellant's handling of a complaint under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court held that the judicial officer must exercise discretion judiciously and ensure that complaints of serious nature, such as rape, are properly investigated. The Court directed that the remarks made by the High Court be expunged, emphasizing the importance of a fair trial and the need for due process in criminal matters.